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Gai Institutiones: Or Institutes of Roman Law by Gaius is a book that was originally written by Gaius, a Roman jurist, in the 2nd century AD. This particular edition of the book was published in 1904 and includes an English translation of the Latin text. The book is divided into four parts, each of which covers a different aspect of Roman law. The first part discusses the law of persons, including topics such as slavery, citizenship, and marriage. The second part covers the law of things, including property rights and inheritance. The third part deals with the law of obligations, including contracts, delicts, and quasi-contracts. The fourth and final part covers the law of actions, including legal procedures and remedies. The book is considered a foundational text in the study of Roman law and has been influential in the development of modern legal systems.With An Historical Introduction By Abel Hendy Jones Greenidge.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.